A Bird in the Hand: Compassionate Conservatism Renewed

[MadmanMotley]

July 25th, 2000

LIVE NOW: George W. Bush Announces Running Mate
"... That's why I am proud to announce a man who has served his country in so many ways, who I am thrilled to have next to me in the next 4 years! The next Vice-President of the United States, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, COLIN POWELL!"

"Thank you Governor Bush. I have to admit, when I was first asked about running, I was very skeptical. But after talking to Governor Bush and hearing his plans for this country, and my direct role in foreign policy in his administration, I couldn't help but say yes. We are in a very turbulent time in the world right now, and we need capable hands guiding the future of this country in world affairs. Everything I have seen from the other side lacks that care. No more nation building, lets focus on the security of this country, and helping others when asked. Together our nation will prosper here at home, and our position abroad will be as a helping hand, not a boot.

October 5th, 2000
Vice-Presidential Debate

"Good evening, sparks flew tonight at the Vice-Presidential debate between Colin Powell and Senator Lieberman, as Powell went on the attack. Powell accused Gore and Lieberman of dangerous foreign policy, even more dangerous than the approach of Bill Clinton. Driving home the point that Gore and Lieberman were hawks, and even accused them of betraying the trust of the American people."

November 7th, 2000
BUSH/POWELL ELECTED IN ELECTORAL LANDSLIDE, CLOSE POPULAR VOTE

Gov. George W. Bush (R-TX)/Colin Powell (R-NY) 314EV 48.6%
VP. Al Gore (D-TN)/Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT) 224EV 47.1%
Ralph Nader (G-CT)/Winona LaDuke (D-MN) 0EV 4.3%

Do not use copyrighted/watermarked images - K.

[Cold War Liberal]

Yaaas Vice President Colin Powell!

[OSR stands with Israel]

Not to nitpick,  but 314 EV is not a Landslide

[MadmanMotley]

Not to nitpick,  but 314 EV is not a Landslide

Noted, going more for the news headline catch your attention style on that one.

[MadmanMotley]

2000 US Senate Elections
REPUBLICANS KEEP SENATE

Republicans 55 Seats +1
Democrats: 45 Seats - 1

[MadmanMotley]

December 7th, 2000
GEORGE W. BUSH ANNOUNCES TOP CABINET PICKS
Secretary of State: Richard Lugar (R-IN)
Secretary of the Treasury: Paul O'Neill (R-PA)
Secretary of Defense: John Danforth (R-MO)
Attorney General: William Weld (R-MA)

[LoneStarDem]

Which US Senate seat did the Dems lose in this TL ? I know Robb went down in VA in real life.

[MadmanMotley]

Which US Senate seat did the Dems lose in this TL ? I know Robb went down in VA in real life.

Nebraska, Stenberg won instead of Nelson. I figured since it was a really close race (51%-49%), a close GOP in a favorable enviroment made sense.

[LoneStarDem]

I wonder what the exit polls were like ? I'm assuming Powell as VP made some strong showing among minorities: possibly double digits among African Americans ?

[Roll Roons]

Which US Senate seat did the Dems lose in this TL ? I know Robb went down in VA in real life.

Evidently Bob Franks also picked up the open seat in New Jersey

[LoneStarDem]

Assuming Ashcroft won reelection against the late Daddy Carnahan ?

[MadmanMotley]

Assuming Ashcroft won reelection against the late Daddy Carnahan ?

Correct, which is why Bush didn't appoint him Attorney General.

[LoneStarDem]

Dems must've had a horrible night.

[MadmanMotley]

January 20th, 2001
Bush Inaugurated, Promises Tax Cuts


January 25th, 2001
Secretary of the Treasury Paul O'Neill to Create Bush Tax Plan
February 9th, 2001
Vice-President Colin Powell to Speak at UN and Hold Summit on Future US Policy Abroad


March 28th, 2001
President Bush Announces Withdrawal from Kyoto Protocol
April 9th, 2001
Secretary of State Richard Lugar to Begin Making Free-Trade Arrangements in South and Central America
May 3rd, 2001
President Bush's First State Visit Abroad will be to Russia with Secretary Lugar to Discuss Arms Reduction Treaties

[LoneStarDem]

Getting juicier by the minute.